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OAKLAND (CBS SF) — Parents and teachers who were arrested and injured by police during a protest at the Oakland Unified School District Board of Education meeting on Wednesday pushed back against the police narrative that the force used by officers was necessary. Video quickly emerged after the meeting showing police pushing and striking protesters with batons. Six people were arrested. During a news conference on Thursday, school district police Chief Jeff Godown defended the use of force by officers. Oakland Unified School District board meeting tonight. OUSD police pulling, shoving, hitting, and arresting parents and teachers protesting school closures. Disproportionate and immediate OPD response. K-5 kids crying inconsolably. cc @mayaashleyyy @KPIXtv pic.twitter.com/YWajVpUEaJ— Cheshire Isaacs (@cheshiredave) October 24, 2019 “Officers were using enough force to keep that crowd from pushing forward,” Godown said. But the protesters, who are mainly parents … [Read more...] about Protesters To Sue Oakland School District For Excessive Police Force At Board Meeting

ORINDA (KPIX 5) — With all the recent power outages, people are having to cope with a lot of uncertainty, but some East Bay schools and businesses persevered and remained open in the dark. At Del Rey Elementary in Orinda, the power was back on Tuesday, but no one was sure for how long. And on Monday, students and staff there got a chance to learn in an “old school” way. When the power went off in Orinda for the second time over the weekend, Del Rey Elementary Principal Kirsten Theurer was ready. She had purchased battery powered lanterns because even in daylight, the classrooms were incredibly dark. “Some of the things you take for granted, you really can’t anymore,” Theurer said. They had no lights or phones, and even the clocks and recess bells weren’t working. “A couple kids came in with head lanterns from home…which was super-cute on a four-year old!” said Transitional Kindergarten teacher Margaret Sawyer. RELATED: … [Read more...] about Even Without Power, East Bay Schools And Businesses Stay Open

SAN JOSE (KPIX) — A San Jose charter school that has twice been awarded one of the state’s top academic honors is now fighting to keep its doors open after the Franklin-McKinley School Board voted to not renew its charter. “We would love to have the opportunity for the school district to reconsider their decision,” said Shara Hedge, the founder and first principal of Cornerstone Academy. “We have reached out and would whatever it takes to address their concerns.” In a 3-2 vote, the school board decided at its October 22 meeting to not renew Cornerstone Academy’s charter and to terminate its lease at the end of the current school year. The decision left teachers, parents and students feeling blindsided. “There’s a lot of things we’ve faced in our life. There’s a lot of things we’ve been through. And Cornerstone (Academy) has definitely been there for us. And for it to be shutting down, it’s just … [Read more...] about ‘Distinguished’ SJ Charter School Community Blindsided After District Votes To Shut It Down

NEW JERSEY (CBS) — It’s not just for the pros, video replay technology is coming to high school football sidelines in New Jersey, and it’s a season-long experiment. “There’s no requirement; it’s strictly voluntary, said Jack DuBois, assistant director of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association. “We’re hoping to get a couple schools each week to participate.” He says referees and other high school football officials expressed interest in trying a replay system.ALSO READ: Peter King: ‘Skeptical’ Eagles Would Trade Nick Foles, Even For Two First-Round Picks “To substantiate some of their calls,” he said. “As to what calls would be reviewed, it would be very minimal — probably score, no score; fumble, no fumble, that type of thing.” New Jersey will be one of the few states to give video replay a go, and a committee is expected to meet next week to begin reviewing rules for … [Read more...] about High School Football Programs Look To Test Video Replay In New Jersey

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Are you looking to root for an underdog this football season? Northeast High School is not your typical Pennsylvania football powerhouse, but this season they’ve got one goal in mind. Sophomore Ken Talley expects his team will be state champions this season. There’s a reason why they think they can hang with some of the best teams in the state. Former Penn State star Deion Barnes is the defensive coordinator, and he has that side of the ball hungry. Assistant head coach Erick Clark played at Northeast and says this team is perhaps the best he’s ever seen at this school. “The commitment that these kids have put in over these last six, seven months have been different than every other year in Northeast football history,” Clark said. They’re led by Tyreek Chappell, Tyrece Mills, Shuayb “Shoes” Brinkley, Elijah Jeudy, and Ken Talley. And they’ll need this group to help push them past the likes of St. … [Read more...] about Talent-Filled Football Team Determined To Bring Northeast High School First State Championship